Psalm 143, 1 Kings 17:17-24, Acts 20:7-12
Through these passages we see Jesus bringing life to those who are dead – David, Eutychus, and the widow’s son. Although we may not realize it, each and every day Jesus is bringing life to the dead parts of us. He gives us breath and the water of life and we rise up and live a fruitful life because of the power and love of Jesus.
David pleads with God to take him out of his deep depression, “Lord, come quickly and answer me, for my depression deepens and I’m about to give up. Don’t leave me now or I’ll die.” Psalm 143:7 PTP David knows that he will not be able to get out of this dark hole he is in without God and the light He brings. He mentions that he thinks about the blessings and wonders that God has done in the past and he knows that, like in the past, God can bring him out of this pit. David suffered a tremendous amount of stress, pressure, heartache, and emotional turmoil during his life. But one thing that He always goes back to is the Truth. He knows that regardless of his emotions and feelings of despair, the Truth of God’s love for him will get him out of any pit. He turns to the one who can make it better, who can pick us up and carry us to the light.
In the stories in 1 Kings and Acts, both disciples did not try some crazy trick or weird procedure to raise those men to life. They simply spoke Truth over them and let Jesus put life back into the mens’ lives. When we are in a pit, a funk, or even just having a bad day, once we realize we cannot make it better ourselves we are one step in the right direction towards healing. Speaking Jesus’ name over our troubles and turning them over to Him is sometimes the only thing we can do – and it is the BEST thing we can do. Giving our hurt and pain to the one who loves us more than anything is the best type of healing we can receive. Speak Truth over yourself and remind yourself how loved you are – Jesus will bring healing and life beyond what you can even imagine.
Haylie Craver
Class of 2020, Belmont College of Law